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Lochee Community Larder & Café SCIO

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC048968
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 18, 2019
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
15
Whorterbank
Dundee
DD2 3AA

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of environmental protection or improvement'

Our charity creates a welcoming, trauma-informed space where people facing poverty, isolation, and hardship can access nutritious food, practical support and build community. We redistribute surplus food with dignity, offer warm spaces and drop-ins, and run inclusive, volunteer-led activities and fun days. Our services are low-barrier and shaped by lived experience, with a focus on safety, choice, and empowerment. Volunteers are central to our work, supported through clear onboarding, peer mentoring, and flexible roles. We collaborate with local partners to strengthen networks and promote sustainability. Our values—compassion, dignity, equity, accessibility, and collaboration—guide everything we do. We envision a community where everyone feels safe, connected, and able to thrive.

Objectives: 1 organisation's purposes are: 1.1 The advancement of community development and social welfare of all. 1.3 The promotion of equal opportunities for all. 1.4 The promotion of environmentally friendly lifestyles and reducing food waste.

Areas of operation

Main operating location
Dundee City
Geographical spread
Wider, but within one local authority area

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees Accounts
March 31, 2025 £109,082 £122,188 2 PDF 2.0 MB
March 31, 2024 £124,168 £98,126 2
March 31, 2023 £89,761 £71,727 2
March 31, 2022 £23,243 £37,159 1
March 31, 2021 £45,036 £28,034 1